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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.90, 206.28 and 131.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.90, 206.28 and 131.54 is: 181.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.90 : 206.28 = 131.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.90/206.28 = 131.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.90x = 206.28 × 131.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.90x = 27,134.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,134.07/149.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.01

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